Example Sentences

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The rate of immigrants who are opting for “self deportation” increased by a factor of 28 in 2025 compared with 2024, according to statistics External link gathered by the Deportation Data Project.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Out of fear of repercussions, many women - and even men - are opting for what they call "stealthy feminism".

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Workers are opting to retire instead of adapting to AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Instead, companies like Salesforce are opting for a more targeted strategy.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

As streaming continues to dominate the film and TV industry, many Gen Z movie watchers are opting out and choosing physical formats instead.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026